INSTALLATION GUIDE
TM
StreamLine Linear Drain
SupplyDrainage Support
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Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer to Base Screw
#6 1" Phillips Pan Head
Screws. Note: Will not be
used with Full Mortar
Bed Kit.
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor Screw
#8 2-1/2" Phillips Course
Deck Screws
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer to Base Screw
#6 1" Phillips Pan Head
Screws. Note: Will not be
used with Full Mortar
Bed Kit.
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor Screw
#8 2-1/2" Phillips Course
Deck Screws
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
NobleSeal
®
Flashing
Tube NobleSealant 150
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer to Base Screw
#6 1" Phillips Pan Head
Screws. Note: Will not be
used with Full Mortar
Bed Kit.
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer to Base Screw
#6 1" Phillips Pan Head
Screws. Note: Will not be
used with Full Mortar
Bed Kit.
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor Screw
#8 2-1/2" Phillips Course
Deck Screws
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
TM
StreamLine Linear Drain
Installation Instructions
823 SERIES
StreamLine Linear Drain Includes:
Pre-Planning
NobleSeal® Flashing
Note: Shower Pan Liner will be used to waterproof entire shower,
this ashing will not be needed.
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Pre-Strainers
Strainer
Drain Base
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 x 1/2" Phillips Pan
Head Screws
Strainer to Base
Screw
#6 x 1" Phillips Pan
Head Screws
Note: Will not be used
with Full Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor
Screw
#8 x 2-1/2" Phillips
Course Deck Screws
Clamping Collar
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 x 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 x 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long, 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
Tube NobleSealant 150
Be certain to gather all required tools and materials
required prior to installation.
Sub-oor Caution: Sub-oor must meet local code
requirements and Tile Council of North America (TCNA)
guidelines. Clean sub-oor to be sure it is smooth and level.
Sloped Bed Requirements
Follow manufacturers instructions. Use products
recommended for the type of sloped bed being installed.
StreamLine Linear Drain assembly is intended to install tight
to toe plate and studs within shower prior to installation of
mortar bed, backer board, waterproong and tile.
Waste Pipe
Location
If StreamLine Linear Drain assembly is installed inside toe
plates within shower, add a properly sloped mortar bed to
ll the space between the toe plates and the drain base.
Drain Sizes
Conrm Drain Size, Waste Pipe
Type and Waste Pipe Location
Drain hole is of f-set to accommodate oor joist
location. Size of shower determines size of drain
to be used, which determines location of waste
pipe through sub-oor. Match 2" I.D Schedule 40 DWV
material (PVC or ABS) to drain base material.
Installation Guide
1- 1/4"
1-3/8"
19 -1/2"
23-3/4"
27 -3/4"
30 -3/4"
33 -3/4"
24"
32"
40"
48"
54"
60"
2-1 /4"
15-3/4"
Typical Drain Locations
Back Wall
Slope
Flush to back
wall
1-7/16 "
1-1/2"
1-9/16"
1-5/8"
Full Curb
Flush to curb
Partial Curb
Flush to curb
On Center
Flush to both
side walls
Curb-less
Flush to both
side walls
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1. Wall Preparation
Blocking
Blocking between studs may be needed for ashing and
membrane attachment prior to drain installation.
BlockingSub-Floor
3. Waste Pipe
Option A: No Waste Pipe Installed
Place, Mark and Cut
Place drain base in desired location on sub-oor. Mark
waste pipe location on sub-oor. Cut opening in sub-oor
to access plumbing below.
Mark Cut Hole
Place
2. Sub-Floor Preparation
Caution: Conrm that sub-oor meets all local code requirements and
the Tile Council of North America’s (TCNA) guidelines.
Check for Level. Clean
Sub-oor must be smooth and level. Clean sub-oor.
Level
Install Waste Pipe
Follow local plumbing codes to properly install and
secure 2" Sch. 40 ABS or PVC waste pipe 3/4" above
sub-oor.
Note: Waste p ipe may be installed after fastening drain base if
accessible from below.
2-1 /4"
3/4 "
2" Sch. 40 ABS/PVC Pipe
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4. Preparation for Sloped Mortar Bed
Option B: Waste Pipe Pre-Installed
Dry t drain base over location of existing waste pipe. If
location does not allow drain base to t ush against at
least 2 shower walls, move location of plumbing to allow
for proper installation. May also require moving existing
studs and toe plate.
Dry Fit
3/4 "
Waste Pipe
Must Fit Flush to Sub-Floor
Mark Bed Slope
1/4" per foot slope to drain is required.
Studs
1/4" Per Foot Slope
Front Edge of Drain Base
Mark
Alternate Drain Mounting Methods
Recessed mount in concrete substrate
Recessed mount in wood sub-oor
Note: Any mo dication of substrate must comply with local building c odes.
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5. Fasten Drain Base to Sub-Floor
For Concrete Sub-Floor A & B
For Wood Sub-Floor B only
A. Mark for Anchors
Dry t drain base over waste pipe. Mark all holes in
outside ange of drain base on concrete oor. Remove
drain base. Drill 1/4" holes, 1-1/2" deep where marked.
Drive plastic anchors ush into all holes.
6. Sloped Mortar Bed Installation
Protect Drain Base.
Apply tape over entire top surface of drain base.
Install Pre-Sloped Bed.
Follow industry standards to complete sloped mortar
bed installation. Be certain mortar completely lls void
below drain base ange. Allow to dry before proceeding.
Tape
Mortar Bed
B. Install Drain Base to Waste Pipe and Sub-Floor
Caution: Conrm pr oper plastic pipe cement and primer for drain base
type (PVC or ABS). Check drain base label to con rm.
Apply appropriate plastic pipe cement and primer to
drain and waste pipe following local plumbing codes
and manufacturers instructions. Fit and fully seat drain
base onto waste pipe. Fasten drain base to sub-oor
by screwing 2-1/2" deck screws through all holes in
outside ange of drain base into plastic anchors or
directly into wood sub-oor. Do not over-tighten.
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Making Corners
Tucked Corner (when space is available between studs)
Fold and crease to size. Tuck shower pan liner into
space between studs.
6"
Tuck between Studs
7. Prepare Flashing
Drain at Back Wall
Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3"
above shower curb and 6" above oor in showers
without curbs.
Measure width of shower oor across drain base. Lay
ashing at. Measure and mark ashing. Fold and
crease for upturns and create corners.
Note: Do not sec ure ashing at this time.
Folded Corner
Fold and crease to size. Fold corners behind
shower pan liner.
6"
Fold Corners Behind
Tuck or FoldFold
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7. Prepare Flashing (co nt.)
Drain at Full Curb Entry
Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3"
above shower curb and 6" above oor in showers
without curbs.
Prior to installing ashing, install pre-formed
outside corners (available separately) following
manufacturer’s instructions. 2 per side.
Measure width of shower oor across drain base.
Measure up and over curb. Lay ashing at. Measure
and mark ashing.
Cut, fold and crease to proper size and t.
Note: Do not secure ashing at this time.
Note: Preformed curbs may also be used. See manufacturer’s instructions.
Inside Shower
Drain at Partial Width Curb
Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3”
above shower curb and 6” above oor in showers
without curbs.
Prior to installing ashing, install pre-formed
outside corners (available separately) following
manufacturer’s instructions. 2 per side.
Measure width of shower oor across drain base.
Measure up and over curb. Lay ashing at. Measure
and mark ashing.
Cut, fold and crease to proper size and t.
Note: Do not secure ashing at this time.
Note: Preformed curbs may also be used. See manufacturer’s instructions.
Inside Shower
6" min.
Outside Shower
3" min.
Outside Corners
Under Flashing
Outside Corners
Under Flashing
6" min.
Outside Shower
3" min.
Tuck or Fold
Outside Corners
Under Flashing
Outside Corners
Under Flashing
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7. Prepare Flashing (co nt.)
Drain at Curb -less Entry
Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3"
above shower curb and 6" above oor in showers
without curbs.
Measure width of shower oor across drain base.
Lay ashing at. Measure and mark ashing.
Cut, fold and crease to proper size and t.
Note: Do not secure ashing at this time.
Drain On Center
Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3"
above shower curb and 6" above oor in showers
without curbs.
Measure width of shower oor across drain base.
Lay ashing at. Measure and mark ashing.
Fold and crease for upturns.
Note: Do not secure Shower Pan Liner at this time.
Inside Shower
6" min.
Outside Shower
2" min.
6" min.
Outside Corners
Under Flashing
Fold
Fold
Fold
Outside Corners
Under Flashing
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8. Secure Flashing
A. Seal Drain Base
Lift out ashing. Remove tape, leaving tape over drain
hole only.
Apply a 1/8" continuous bead of NobleSealant 150
around chamfer on base ange and another bead in
groove on drain base.
Chamfer Groove
2 Beads
NobleSealant 150
C. Press Into Sealant and Adhesive
Align membrane and rmly press all areas of membrane into
adhesive on walls, oor, curb and sealant on drain base and
any pre-formed corners.
B. Apply Adhesives
Apply latex-modied thin-set to mortar bed, walls and
curb as needed. Apply NobleSealant 150 to any preformed corners.
Adhesive
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9. Fasten Flashing
Nail through top 1" of ashing to studs and/or blocking.
Nail
10. Install Clamping Collar
11. Cut Out Flashing
With a razor knife, carefully trim out ashing from center
of collar. Remove tape from drain hole.
Caution: Do not punc ture ashing outside of collar.
Cut Out Flashing
12. Complete Floor Waterproong
Align collar with drain base under ashing. Press rmly.
Starting at one end, insert 5/8" screw through collar,
punch through ashing and screw into base. Repeat for
all screws. Do not over-tighten.
Clamping Collar Clamping Collar
Complete installation of bonded waterproong membrane
(ANSI A118.10) on shower oor.
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13. Flood Test
Flood test as required by local codes.
14. Install Backer Board and
Wall Waterproong
Note: TCNA guidelines require water proong or a vapor membrane be
installed on all walls.
Install 1/2" backer board and wall waterproong
according to manufacturer’s instructions, local plumbing
codes and TCNA guidelines.
Caution: Do not punc ture ashing.
15. Install Pre-Strainers
16. Install Height Adjustment Screws
Screw in all 1-1/4" at head height adjustment screws
to approximately 3/8" above the clamping collar.
1-1/4" Screws
3/8"
3/8"
Clamping Collar
17. Temporarily Attach Strainer
Place short leg of Pre-Strainer down, facing drain hole.
Install 1/2" pan head screw, align strainer and tighten
screw. Repeat for opposite strainer.
Note: On 24" drain, place long leg of Pre- Strainer down, facing drain hole.
1/2" Screws
Pre-Strainer
Short Leg
Note: Str ainer att achment holes are not sy mmetric al. If screws do not
align with holes in drain base, turn strainer end-to-end.
Place strainer over height adjustment screws.
Temporarily fasten with three 1" pan head screws. Do
not over-tighten.
1" Screws
Strainer
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18. Tile and Grout
Be certain strainer is protected with tape. Allow for
1/16" clearance between strainer and tile.
Caution: Do not grout or seal this space.
Tile and grout all surfaces following manufacturers
instructions and TCNA guidelines.
1/16" Clearance
Tile
Do Not Seal Or Grout
20. Re-Install Strainer
Note: Str ainer att achment holes are not sy mmetric al. If screws do not
align with holes in drain base, turn strainer end-to-end.
Place strainer over height adjustment screws. Conrm
that strainer is ush with all tiles. Fasten with three 1"
pan head screws. Do not over-tighten.
1" Screws
Strainer
19. Adjust Strainer Height
Remove strainer. Remove tape from strainer and clean
any remaining residue.
Place thin end of height adjustment tool on tile and rest
other end on height adjustment screw. Adjust screw for
level. Repeat for all height adjustment screws.
Height Adjustment Tool Remove Strainer
Adjust Screws
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Cleaning Drain
To clean drain, remove 3 screws in top of strainer. Clear
any hair or other obstructions from drain.
Remove Strainer
1" Screws
Strainer
Re-Attach Strainer
Note: Str ainer att achment holes are not sy mmetric al. If screws do not
align with holes in drain base, turn strainer end-to-end.
Place strainer over height adjustment screws.
Replace all three screws. Do not over-tighten.
1" Screws
Strainer
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heart of America. Many of you knew us when we started out.
Some of you came to know us as we grew. Along the way, we
made a name for ourselves with quality products, innovative
ideas and dependable service. Since our start, Sioux Chief
has changed a great deal. However, we are also very much
the same. We make high quality rough plumbing products
and systems that help plumbing contractors grow their
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we could not do it without you.
Thank you for your business. We promise to continue to work
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